Think you're the best fantasy analyst in all the land? Prove it in our all-comers Fantasy Index Open competition. Entries are due next Sunday (prior to the kickoff of the first preseason of the season -- August 4).
For years, we've fielded requests from readers hoping to get into the Experts Poll in the magazine. Now there's a mechanism for those guys (and everyone else) to prove just how smart they are.
The Fantasy Index Open. It's just like the Experts Poll (which has been part of the magazine for 23 years), but it's open to everyone. You list your top 20 at each position. We score all the entries in January and name the winner.
The top 2 finishers earn berths in the 2014 Experts Poll, where they'll compete against industry analysts from around the country. (And if they place in the top 11 out of 20 in that contest, they'll be in the Mock Draft in the 2015 magazine.)
And the grand champion takes home a giant, deluxe trophy from the team at Affordable Trophies. They're donating one of their best trophies for competition.
This contest is free to enter, and it's open to everyone. If it sounds like something that's in your wheelhouse, download the rules and official entry form using the links below. There's two files: a word document that discusses the "how to", and an Excel file you'll use to actually submit your lists. If you have problems downloading those (or have additional questions) send an email to FantasyIndexOpen@gmail.com.
August 4 is the deadline -- before the kickoff of the Hall-of-Fame game on that day. Give this contest a try. You could end up being the big winner.
--Ian Allan